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Forbidden flower: Clement of Alexandra forbade Christians to adorn themselves with roses because they were thought to be a symbol of paganism, orgy, and lust.
Rose literature with the ancient Chinese:Many books about roses were possessed by the Imperial Chinese library, according to Confucius, who died in 479 BC. Weeds for lunch: Dandelions are a member of the Daisy family. The young flowers have a sweet, honey-like flavor. The full grown ones are bitter.
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